Árnafjall
Village of Gásadalur with the mountains Heinanøva and Árnafjall (covered in fog) seen behind
Árnafjall is the highest mountain on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands. The highest point is 722 meters above sea level. The name Árnafjall translates to the eagles mountain. The mountain lies on the west side of Vágar close to the village of Gásadalur.
There is also a mountain Árnafjall on the island Mykines where the highest point is 350 meters above sea level.
Coordinates: 62°06′0″N 7°27′0″W / 62.10000°N 7.45000°W
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